Abstract
This article represents an overview of the literature on substance abuse among older adults. It begins with a review of the literature on alcohol use and abuse among older adults, which represents the greater bulk of available information, followed by a review of the literature regarding prescription and illicit drug abuse within this population. Additionally, this article details demographic variations in older adult substance abusers. Recommendations for future research are offered.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 139-156 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536117738 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781613243916 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Psychology